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It’s a new year with plenty to do in El be from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Sunland Park Paso. Legendary performers such as Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Dr. Willie Nelson, Tony Bennet and Julio Iglesias will razzle dazzle audiences in The Sunset Film Society presents a February and for fitness gurus there showing of “Die Hard” at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 is the El Paso Puzzler and the El Paso at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Marathon. It’s just another example of Montana Ave. all the great entertainment in our city. El Paso Puzzler will begin at 8 a.m. Jan. Here are the events: 20 at the Bowen Ranch Round House.
Brahms & Dvořák: The Romantics 29th Annual Winter Days of Remem- will be a performance by El Paso Pro brance Bridal Quince Expo will be from Musica’s Zuill Bailey on Jan. 18-19 at the 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at El Paso Con- Plaza Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza. vention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza.
El Paso Psychic Fair – New Age Event Wild Kratts Live! 2.0 – Activate Creature will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Power will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway Blvd. Plaza Theatre. The Last Sunday Hike will begin at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Wyler Ae rial Tramway Tequila & Margarita at the Park will Showtime El Paso: Vocal Trash will State Park. perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert One Civic Center Crossing continues from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plaza Saturdays through April 27 at Ardovinos Desert Crossing, 1 Ardovino Drive, Sunland Chuponcito will per- Park, NM 88063 form at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Plaza Jersey Boys will perform Jan. 29-30 at Theatre. the Plaza Theatre.
The Dinner Detec- Shen Yun will perform Feb. 2-3 at the tive Interactive Plaza Theatre Murder Mystery Show will be from Showtime El Paso: Saxsational, the Next 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 Generation will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the at the Holiday Inn Abraham Chavez Theatre. Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park Dr. Burlesque on the Rio Presents “Heart- break Hotel” from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Feb. 8 The opera Amahl at the Touch Bar & Nightclub, 11395 James and the Night Watt Dr. Visitors will be performed from 7 to Wild West Casino Night will be Feb. 9 at 9 p.m. First Baptist Bnai Zion, 805 Cherry Hill Lane. Church, 805 Mon- tana Ave. Lone Star 100 will be Feb. 9-10 at Frank- lin Mountains State Park, Tom Mays Unit Transmountain Rd.
4 CITYBEAT / March - April 2019 Kinky Boots will perform Feb. 9 at the Plaza Theatre.
Jewel Box Series Presents Shakespeare on the Run at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Philanthropy Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza.
Willie Nelson will be from 8 p.m. at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Hueco Rock Rodeo will be from Feb. 15-17 at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Park, 6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1
56th Annual El Paso Coin Show 2019 will be from Feb. 15-17 at the El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama St.
Mariachi Los Camperos will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Plaza Theatre.
The Michelob Ultra Springfoot El Paso Marathon will begin 7 a.m. Feb. 17 at South University Park.
The “Emperor” will be staged Feb. 22-23 at the Plaza The- atre.
Julio Iglesias will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Plaza The- atre.
The ‘70s – ‘80s band, Chicago, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Plaza Theatre.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Plaza Theatre.
915•500•9640 • applepolishing.media Sportswriter, Legendary Storyteller Bill Knight Retires
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Jan. 2, El Paso’s well-known Charles Barkley, Deon Sanders, Brett Favre, sportswriter, Bill Knight, put Steve Young, and Jim McMahon to name a few. Onhis pen down for the final It’s impossible to narrow it down to three, but I time for the El Paso Times. Knight called it asked Knight to name three local athletes who a career after 44 years of writing stories he built a close working-friendship relationship on some of the most famous and coveted with and made an impact on his career, and athletes that have graced recognizable he mentioned: Seth Joyner (NFL), Tim Hardaway sports’ arenas around the globe. The Knight (NBA), and Obadele Thompson (three-time Era on the pages of the Times came to an Olympian). end, but a new chapter in his life awaits him. Over lunch and conversation over the past Born and raised in Dallas and the only year, late UTEP Miner Coach Don Haskins was child of the late Harry and Jodie Knight, always part of our discussion. When I mention he graduated from Seagoville High School Coach Haskins, he flashes a big smile and and the University of Texas at Arlington in simply says, “He was amazing!” Numerous 1974, receiving his degree in journalism. stories that he shared had us smiling, laughing, Knight put in a short stint at the Childress and shaking our heads. Knight had a great Daily Chronicle during the summer of 1974, relationship with Coach Haskins, a friendship and with a big smile and laugh explained that extended beyond the basketball court. his duties, “I was the managing editor, “After he retired he would call me every Sunday sports editor, I did everything but deliver morning and we would talk like for an hour…talk it, but I think I did that one time.” His next sports,” Knight said. assignment was from 1975 through 1979 at the Temple Daily Telegram. I asked Knight what he planned on doing with all his free time and he looked me straight in the Bill at home with his dogs In June 1979, Knight arrived at the Times, eye with this huge grin and said, “Nothing! I’m and as sayings go, “The rest is history.” not going to do a thing for two months.” Once Marty and Luke. During his 40 years of covering sports for he gets back into the swing of things, he plans the local newspaper, Knight interviewed on taking up yoga classes and do some writing. home and he has no plans on going anywhere. and met hundreds of world famous “I have two outlines for some novels,” Knight Father of three daughters: Kiki Grant (Bryan) athletes, which included Magic Johnson, said. “I have already written one.” El Paso is and their son Colin, Ashley Chavez (Daniel), and Courtney Knight. He wants to spend time with Ashley and Daniel who reside here in El Paso, and also visit his daughter Kiki and her family up in Portland, Oregon. Knight’s eyes light up when talking about his daughters. They have a great sense of humor and they keep him on his toes. “My youngest daughter heard me on radio one time and she said, ‘You have a good face for radio dad,’ ” Knight said.
Knight has covered and reported on sporting events throughout El Paso, visited 39 different states around the country, traveled with the UTEP football team to Australia in 1985, had numerous trips to Hawaii, and was present at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Ma. for the inductions of Texas Western/UTEP Coach Don Haskins in 1997, the 1966 NCAA National Champions Texas Western College basketball team in 2007 and El Paso
6 CITYBEAT / Jan. - Feb.. 2019 native, University of Arkansas Coach Nolan Richardson in 2014. Knight Knight won’t be retiring off into a beautiful sunset, kicking his feet covered the gamut of sporting events at the local and national level from in the sand, or sipping on a Margarita with a fancy mini-umbrella high school sports, UTEP Athletics, minor league baseball, professional any time soon, but people will no longer see him walking down the and amateur boxing events, to name a few. If there was a major sporting tunnel entrance of the Don Haskins Center with pen and pad in hand, event happening in El Paso, it’s a safe bet that Knight would be courtside, or sitting up in the UTEP Sun Bowl stadium press box keeping track of up in the press box, or sitting ringside, pen in hand and a notebook to plays, yardage, and catches. It’s not “Adios Amigo!” but rather, “See share with all his readers. you at the next game my friend!”
915•500•9640 • CITYBEAT.US 7 Restaurant Owners Talk Business By Paula Diaz
The food landscape is changing in El There would be chile rellenos from The Good Paso. A restaurant boom is occurring with Luck Café, one beef rib from Rib Hut and the hundreds of eateries opening every year. Malinche Burger with refried beans from La City Beat Magazine talked to six successful Malinche Café. He would have to end the meal local restauranteurs and chefs about their with my Mom’s Chocolate Mousse. establishment, how it came to be and their insight for the future.
ll six serve different food from gourmet burgers to sushi to fine dining. Their Acommon denominator – work hard and understand the pulse of El Paso. challenges in this business every day, something Angry Owl Southwest Grill & Cantina you haven’t faced before or a familiar challenge Owner: Chico Nelan that comes up again. He loves that there’s no How long in restaurant business? monotony and constant challenges. Anson Eleven Twenty-five years, including bar/grills in Long term goals? It’s simple. He will open Chef: Yadira Pérez the early years and co-owns local Johnny more restaurants, both Angry Owl and Johnny How long in restaurant business? She has Carinos. Carino’s, and possibly some other concepts he been in the business since she was 18 years Who is your mentor? He’d have to name has been working on. Ultimately the long term old and started as a server at a French bistro two people, his mom and dad. His mom was goal is to work hard and enjoy what he is doing while finishing high school. She fell in love with a wonderful cook. She has Alzheimer’s now with the people around him. everything about restaurants and graduated and doesn’t cook anymore. She taught me Advice to someone thinking of opening with culinary arts and business administration that food is one of life’s great pleasures. a restaurant? Know what you’re getting into. degrees. She has worked at small luxury hotels Nelan grew up in a family of seven and his Surround yourself with great people that have in Vermont, Hotel El Convento and St. Regis mom made amazing meals every night. experience and know what they’re doing. Bahia Beach in Puerto Rico and Viejas Casino Through thick and thin, his dad has been Is El Paso’s culinary landscape changing? and Resort in San Diego. there for advising and pointing him in the He would have to say yes, that the culinary Who is your mentor? Chef Jean Georges right direction, both personally and in landscape is changing. He loves the local Vongerishten. business. His folks set the best examples and options we have and there are a lot of talented Why the name? Mills, who was a three-star are still important in his daily life. local chefs and restauranteurs here, plus many U.S. Army general in the early 1900s, was an Why the name? Growing up in El Paso national chains. El Paso becoming recognized inventor, entrepreneur and land surveyor. He and spending time on his dad’s ranch, owls as a great place for business which is good for named El Paso and constructed the Anson Mills always interested Nelan. There’s a story our city and there’s a lot more variety here now Building in 1911. He also was a food connoisseur. about a pair of Elf Owls that had nested in a than there used to be. Fast forward to more than 100 years, and his mesquite tree near the camp fire and front What would your last meal be? It would original now revamped building houses Anson porch of the ranch house. They made a lot include chicken wings from Track One, stuffed Eleven. of noise, and disturbed the men sleeping in jalapenos from Angry Owl, calamari from Style of food and why? There are two their bunks on the porch. Johnny Carino’s and chile con queso from exceptional dining experiences, bistro style food Style of food and why? He wanted to Riviera. He’d also have an Angry Owl Burger on the first floor and fine dining on the second. embrace El Paso. It is a melting pot with a with green chile mash potatoes and chicken Owner Paul Foster unique culture. He loves Mexico, Texas and scaloppini from Johnny Carino’s. He’s not done. wanted Anson New Mexico. What he has done at Angry Eleven to be part of Owl is meld this culture into its food. He gets the metamorphosis inspiration from this little corner of Texas and of Downtown El runs with it. Paso, offering a Signature dish? The Angry Owl Burger dining experience has fresh jalapenos, homemade pico de compared to gallo, fire-roasted Hatch green chile and restaurants in a big ghost pepper cheese. If you can handle the metropolis. Both spice, this is the burger that embraces Angry specialize in prime Owl’s cuisine. meats and fresh What are the challenges? There are new seafood dishes and
8 CITYBEAT / Jan. - Feb.. 2019 homemade pastas. Signature dish? Mussels and fries and jalapeño cilantro margarita. What are the challenges? Most people don’t professionals. Who is your mentor? None. associate the name Anson Eleven with a Is El Paso’s culinary landscape changing? Why the name? Business partner Kirk Robison restaurant. Guest don’t know that they have a Yes. Every great city needs a variety of came up with name. two-story restaurant with different concepts and entertainment as well as food and beverage Style of food and why? Fresh chicken tenders menus. establishments to entertain the community. in a fast casual atmosphere. Long term goals? She wants Anson Eleven to Last meal? Arroz con pollo. Signature dish? Home-made chicken tenders be their first choice of a restaurant when they and frozen custard. go out to build new memories with family and Boss Chicken and Custard What are the challenges? Controlling food friends. Co-owner/chef? John Geske and labor costs are the most challenging. Advice to someone thinking of opening How long in restaurant business? Nine Long term goals? Multi-unit company with a restaurant? Make sure you know why you years. He had internship at Hillstone Restaurant the ability to franchise. are building the restaurant. Have a defined Group and owns Geskes on Lee Trevino, Cabo Advice to someone thinking of opening a profitable concept and a strong team of Joes, Union Draft House and Flips. restaurant? Know who you are and who your
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By Carrie Wilkie career in healthcare, Carrie Wilkie thrived at helping others. because one cannot Diagnosed with Crohn’s, she found herself paralyzed. Rather typically see the effects Athan letting her disease control her, she used her experience going on in ones’ body. to do the only thing she’s ever known-HELP and in 2013, the El Paso For example, outwardly Crohn’s & Autoimmune Disease Support Group was established. one may suffer from Wilkie recognized the need for a group in the community; as the nausea and vomiting, closest support group available was either 600 miles east to Dallas or but internally may 400 miles west to Phoenix. After relocating from the Dallas metroplex, also be experiencing Wilkie was accustomed to the vast availability of resources in the health severe abdominal pain care community. She was able to identify the lack of resources in the and body aches. The El Paso community and felt a strong calling to bring education and silent suffering many awareness not only to El Paso but the surrounding areas, including experience makes it southern New Mexico and Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. difficult for others to The mission of the group is to educate the community about Irritable comprehend the level Bowel Disease (IBD) and its effects on the individual and their families. of excruciating pain one goes through when they look completely healthy, To improve the lives of all those affected by Crohn’s, colitis and other which is often discounted. autoimmune diseases. To mobilize resources, and to encourage “I was hesitant to start going to the group as I was not sure what to research for a cure and manageability, and to inspire hope, health expect, but with Carrie she has a way of making you feel comfortable. and well-being by providing the best available resources and support She really understands what you’re going through because she’s gone by virtue of a multi-disciplinary approach though integrated clinical through it herself,” said Francisco Carrion. practice and education. The group began with modest aspirations of one day being its own Autoimmune diseases are often referred to as the “invisible diseases,” entity. From meetings being held in local coffee shops to now being
Grupo de Apoyo a la Enfermedad de Crohn y Autoinmune Hablemos de nuestro Estómago… Intestinos… y de Algo más…
By Carrie Wilkie Traducido del Inglés por: Ana María C. Anchondo movilizar recursos y motivar investigaciones para una cura y manejo que inspiren esperanza, salud y bienestar, proporcionando mejores recursos on una carrera en Cuidados de la Salud, Carrie Wilkie rebosó de disponibles y apoyo por medio de acercamiento multidisciplinario, salud ayudando a los demás. Habiendo sido diagnosticada con educación y práctica clínica integrada. Cla Enfermedad de Crohn (que consiste en Inflamación del Tracto Las Enfermedades Autoinmunes son a menudo referidas como Digestivo [“IBD”]), se paralizó; pero lejos de dejarse controlar por la “invisibles”, porque no hay manera de uno ver los efectos desarrollándose enfermedad, utilizó su experiencia con el propósito de hacer lo único en el interior del propio organismo. Un ejemplo es cuando sufrimos que ella ha sabido hacer: AYUDAR, de manera que fue así como en de náusea y vómito, mientras internamente también podemos estar el 2013 estableció en El Paso el Grupo de Apoyo a la Enfermedad de experimentando severo dolor abdominal y aun dolor corporal. El Crohn y Autoinmunidad. sufrimiento silencioso que muchos experimentan, hace difícil que otros Wilkie reconocía la necesidad de un grupo así para la comunidad de comprendan el nivel insoportable de dolor por el que se pasa, cuando El Paso, ya que el grupo de apoyo más cercano estaba disponible 600 parecen tener un semblante completamente saludable y que a menudo millas al este de Dallas, o 400 millas al oeste de Phoenix. Posteriormente no se toma en cuenta. a su traslado de Dallas, Wilkie estaba acostumbrada a una basta “Tenía dudas de comenzar a visitar el grupo, ya que no estaba seguro disponibilidad de recursos en cuanto a cuidados de salud, por lo que qué podía esperar, pero Carrie tiene una manera especial de hacerte pudo identificar con facilidad la falta de esos recursos en El Paso, sentir cómodo; ella realmente comprende por lo que estás atravesando, sintiendo entonces un fuerte llamado para proporcionar educación y porque ella misma ya pasó por lo mismo”, dijo Francisco Carrión. prevención, no solo a comunidades de El Paso, sino a áreas cercanas, El grupo inició con modestas aspiraciones de un día tener su propia incluyendo el Sur de Nuevo México y Juárez, Chihuahua, México. entidad… y de reuniones que se llevaban a cabo en cafeterías locales, a La misión del grupo es educar a la comunidad sobre la ahora estar afiliado a la Fundación Americana de Crohn & Colitis (CCFA), Irritable Enfermedad del Intestino (“IBD”) y sus efectos en la persona al Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de “Texas Tech University” (TTUHSC) y que la padece, como en su familia; esto, con el fin de mejorar las a la Fundación Paso del Norte, ha crecido a través de los esfuerzos de vidas de personas afectadas por esta llamada Enfermedad de Crohn, Carrie, para ser lo que es hoy. Colitis y otras Enfermedades Autoinmunes. También con el fin de Como anfitrión, el grupo organiza actualmente un simpósium
12 CITYBEAT / Jan. - Feb.. 2019 affiliated with the national Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and the Paso del Norte Foundation. Through her efforts and dedication, the group has grown to what it is today. Annually, the group hosts an educational symposium for those affected by the disease. It is open to the public. Family members are highly encouraged to attend as it may assist them in understanding the daily struggles their loved one goes through. Healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals are also encouraged to attend. This year, the symposium is Saturday, March 9th from 8AM-1PM on the campus of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Medical Education Building, Auditorium 1100, located at 5001 El Paso St. Come walk through the inflatable colon and get your guide to pooh. Cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of 3 or more. You may contact Wilkie directly to pre-register or you may do so on-site the day of. “I’ve been coming to the symposiums every year and they just get better. There is a lot that goes into getting the presenters and it’s amazing that she does it all by herself; even when she’s sick,” said Greg Leyva. “I really enjoy coming to the meetings. They are very helpful and she usually has a guest speaker too.” If you are interested in attending a meeting or would like to speak with Wilkie one on one, please contact her at [email protected] or you may reach her directly at 214-708- 2989. educacional para personas afectadas por esta enfermedad y está abierto al público. Se recomienda a miembros de familias que asistan, ya que puede ayudarles a comprender las luchas diarias a las que sus seres queridos se enfrentan; se recomienda también a profesionales de la salud y ayudantes. Este año el simpósium tendrá lugar el Sábado 9 de Marzo, de 8AM a 1PM en las instalaciones del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Tecnológica de Texas (“Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center”), en el Edificio de Educación Médica (“Medical Education Building”), Auditorium 1100, localizado en 5001 El Paso St. Vengan, caminen por el colon inflable y tomen su guía hacia cómo defecar. El costo es de $10 por persona, o $25 por familia de tres o más. Puede usted contactar a Wilkie directamente, para registrarse, o puede hacerlo en el mismo sitio y día del evento. “He asistido al simpósium cada año y cada vez se pone major. Mucho aportan los presentadores y es grandioso ver la organización que Wilkie realiza, aun estando enferma”, dijo Greg Leyva y añadió: “En verdad disfruto venir a estas reuniones, pues son de mucha ayuda y usualmente nos presenta algún ponente invitado”. Si usted está interesado en asistir, o desea hablar con Wilkie, póngase en contacto en [email protected] o telefónicamente, al 214-708-2989.
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customer is before you open. Have a real game plan and what you need to do to make a profit. Is El Paso’s culinary landscape changing? There are a lot of choices now, so it is tougher than it’s ever been, especially for new startups. Last meal? Good bread and wine
Kaizen Sushi & Poke Chefs/owner: Felix Dominguez, Agustin Dominguez and Omar Navarro. Delight How long in restaurant business? The three started working at Chef/owner: Jose M Gonzalez sushi restaurants for many years. They washed dishes, waited tables, How long in restaurant business? He has been in the business for cashiered and spent years learning how to make sushi. several years. He started out studying to be a chef here in El Paso, he Who is your mentor? They learned the trade through training from moved to study under Robert Oppeneder, a prominent chef in Germany other chefs and by going to sushi classes. They don’t really have a and he brought back everything he learned from there and decided to mentor. It was mainly by experience over the years. open delight. Why the name? They wanted to have a name that would be slightly Who is your mentor? He has two, Chef Jesus Lugo from the El Paso different than other sushi restaurants. They wanted something new but Community College culinary school and German Chef Oppeneder. traditional as well. After some research, they loved the name Kaizen. Why the name? Delight was given as a play on words for a deli and Kai means change, and Zen means good, which in other words mean something to make people happy so that’s why he chose it. “continuous improvement” continuously changing for improvement and Style of food and why? He has various types of foods, but what he a better good for all things. In this case for the three, they are trying to focuses on is soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and shawarmas. improve their way of living by trying to become successful in life, thus Signature dish? The Independent Gyro and the Francis burger entrepreneurs. What are the challenges? You need to make impressive food to have Style of food and why? They serve Japanese and Korean food, customers come back. You need to network to bring in new customers, with some Mexican ingredients as well. They have a traditional sushi and finally you need to advertise bringing those even from out of town. menu along with modern menu items such as the poke bowls, the sushi As long as you are busy, you are doing good work. burritos and the Kaizen fried rice, Long term goals? To open more locations for different type of Signature dish? Kaizen fried roll, the Sakana Fish, the Kaizen soup, restaurants with a great food quality that people will enjoy and the Kaizen Rice. Advice to someone thinking of opening a restaurant? Be ready for What are the challenges? setbacks to happen, which you have to anticipate. Find people to work Being new has been their greatest with that can help you, Often, you will want to do everything yourself, challenge. Trying to promote a but it is good to share the work. Network to bring people in to your new restaurant brand with a name restaurant it is very important. Finally, talk to your customers, greet that people have never seen or them and make sure they leave happy. heard of has been very difficult. Is El Paso’s culinary landscape changing? There is more variety in It can only be accomplished by the food. There is also the culinary school which improves the people having a great service, good who are graduating from the program and learning cooking techniques food, affordable prices and a little used in the kitchen. bit of luck. Last meal? This is a tough question. There is amazing food everywhere Long term goals? Keep the from every culture in the world. He always say He’ll try anything at least restaurant running the way it has once to see how it tastes. You never know what you will miss out on. been and making it better day by day. The hope is that someday they can expand the restaurant and have a couple more locations. 14 CITYBEAT / Jan. - Feb.. 2019 GarciaGarcia Bookkeeping Income Tax Electronic Filing
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915•500•9640 • CITYBEAT.US 15 I Accidentally Opened A Restaurant
By Farz Farrokhnia
I never meant to open a restaurant, but grow by showing now I wouldn’t have it any other way. our customers that good-for-you food fter my mom battled cancer and doesn’t have to be came out shining and healthy on the intimidating. Aother end, I realized the powerful effect that real, raw, clean food can have It has been a bit of on our bodies. I saw a chance to create an uphill battle but something that would make people feel I’m very happy to good and jumped right in. Since early-2014, say that El Pasoans Mom’s Fresh Juice has evolved from just are starting to me simply selling juice cleanses out of my embrace a new way tiny downtown apartment kitchen to now of eating. They are maintaining a daily menu of 15-plus juice stepping out of their flavors, all-food smoothies and plant-based comfort zones and meal options to satisfy even the pickiest trying things that of carnivores. We’re now known as Mom’s have never sat on their plates before. It’s such Fresh Juice + Kitchen, entering our fifth year a pleasure to get to introduce people to new Mom’s Fresh Juice + Kitchen is located at of business and planning to expand around things each day. It’s an even greater feeling 3800 N. Mesa, Suite C4 or visit us online at El Paso and throughout Texas, starting with to see their positive reactions when they try haveajuicyday.com something new. Farz’ Last Meal: It would definitely be Our general overview on eating a buffet of at least a few of my favorites. is that you should feel good after It would include but not be limited to: my having a meal. Highly processed mom’s spaghetti, Persian kabob from my foods and all the artificial stuff on dad, a perfectly made Mexican Pizza from supermarket shelves these days are Taco Bell (not-so-guilty pleasure), chicken & making us sick. Eating real foods that calabacitas from Ruli’s International Kitchen, our bodies were built to consume a simple salad with pork pinchos from keeps us healthier and happier. Of Tabla, spicy curry noodles from Singapore course, there is no specific eating Cafe and finally, a falafel bowl and a regimen that truly fits all bodies or Rise’n’Sunshine smoothie from Mom’s Fresh lifestyles. All we can do each day is Juice + Kitchen. learn a little bit more about what we are consuming and how it affects us. Learning about your body and its reactions can help you live a healthier
a new eatery in Austin by mid-2019. We’ve created a kitchen unlike any other in El Paso. High-quality, clean, real foods I’ve got to admit that I was a bit skeptical are coming out of our kitchen every day of when we first considered selling food. the week. No animal products, no artificial For starters, I occasionally eat meat/ preservatives, flavorings or sweeteners. We chicken. Additionally, you’d never expect are serious about putting good things in our plant-based foods (aka vegan/vegetarian) bodies. to be very popular in a city full of tacos, tamales and tortas. After shifting my style I never expected Mom’s Fresh to evolve of eating to focus more on a plant-based into what it is today and I’m so excited to see diet, I realized that Mom’s Fresh could where it goes next. Won’t you be our neighbor?
16 CITYBEAT / Jan. - Feb.. 2019 Company named after beloved uncle
ryan’s Green Care is a family owned and operated hemp apothecary specializing BCBD, a cannabidiol is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant and human body. It makes products with the incorporation of herbalism. It handcrafts 90 percent of the products in small batches at its production facility in Hobbs, N.M. At Bryan’s Green Care, the Earth and human beings are of upmost importance. The company recycles, There are many different delivery methods reuses, and composts everything so it can when considering CBD, the most common method decrease its carbon footprint along the way. being sublingual. Most CBD oils are combined It operates four store fronts in Hobbs, Roswell, with a carrier oil for this method i.e., MCT coconut and Ruidoso and El Paso. Its passion for oil. Another very common way of administering offering patients a natural, healthier alternative CBD is topically with pain salves, creams, and skin drives the company to make the highest quality care products. Vaginal and rectal suppositories products possible. are a way to provide sight specific relief. Vape CBD has many medical benefits such as and smokable products are a fast-acting form of relieving pain, reducing inflammation, reducing administration and may be used as a smoking anxiety, decreasing seizure activity, and, even, cessation tool. Edibles can be prepared with CBD inhibiting tumor and cancer cell growth. It to medicate any meal. has no psychoactive effect, meaning it does Bryan’s Green Care offers a wide variety of CBD not get people “high.” It works within the infused products including CBD oils, pet oils, and • Wheelchair Lifts endocannabinoid system, which is the largest capsules. It carries an array of skin products used receptor signaling system in the human body. to reduce pain and inflammation, promote skin • Hand Controls Sales & Service These cannabinoids fit into the receptors, hydration, prevent skin dryness, promote wound • Scooter & Power Wheelchairs Repairs specifically CBR1 and CBR2 receptors, to healing and prevent certain types of infection. facilitate systematic balance or homeostasis There are herbal tinctures and syrups combined 915.779.2200 throughout the body. CBD deficiencies have with CBD to help with symptoms such as pain, been linked to auto-immune disorders like nausea and upset stomach, sleep, fever and flu, • FAX 915. 779.2229 • 8630 Boeing Dr. Suite 12 fibromyalgia, lupus, irritable bowel syndrome lack of energy, anxiety/depression and weakened [email protected] and Chron’s disease. It has also been known to immune systems. All of the vape products are help with epilepsy, chronic migraines, arthritis, free from any carcinogenic additives such as ADHD, balancing blood sugar levels, managing propylene glycol and cholesterol and heart disease. Within the brain, contain all-natural CBD serves as a neuroprotectant, assisting cannabis terpenes to athletes in combating CTE (chronic traumatic flavor. encephalopathy). It can also help slow the The company name MEETING YOUR NEEDS degenerative effects of Alzheimer’s and is in honor of Bryan dementia. Grant Bruce. He was AS THEY GROW The company uses two types of CBD in as compassionate and products, full spectrum and isolate. Full loving as a human spectrum or whole plant extract contains all possibly could be. plant cannabinoids and plant material such His fondness for life as flavonoids, omegas, fats and lipids. Other lives on through his cannabinoids such as CBC and CBG as well as niece, nephews, sisters, Albert Beltran trace amounts of THC (under 0.2%) can also parents, cousins, aunts Agency Manager be found. CBD isolate is a near pure (99% or and uncles. His family higher). No other cannabinoids or plant matter honor him with their will remain in an isolate extract. All the extracts brand and company so are processed using the cleanest techniques on that his legacy of love Luis Gonzalez, Agent the market. and compassion can be Grant Gardiner, Agent shared with all. 630 N. Americas Ave. El Paso, TX 79907 915.858.1026
915•500•9640 • CITYBEAT.US 17 Roth vs. Traditional 401(K): Which Is Right for You?
or many years, employees of companies if you think your tax rate will be lower when that offered 401(k) plans only faced a couple you retire, you might be more inclined to go Fof key decisions – how much to contribute with the traditional 401(k), which allows you and how to allocate their dollars among the to avoid paying taxes on your contributions various investment options in their plan. But in now, when your tax rate is high. recent years, a third choice has emerged: the Of course, you can see the obvious traditional versus Roth 401(k). Which is right for problem with these choices – specifically, you? how can you know with any certainty if your To begin with, you need to understand the tax bracket will be lower or higher when key difference between the two types of 401(k) you retire? Many people automatically plans. When you invest in a traditional 401(k), assume that once they stop working, their you put in pre-tax dollars, so the more you tax liabilities will drop, but that’s not always contribute, the lower your taxable income. Your the case. Given their sources of retirement contributions and earnings grow tax-deferred income from investment accounts and Social until you begin taking withdrawals, which will Security, many people see no drop in their be taxed at your ordinary tax rate. With a Roth tax bracket once they retire. 401(k), the situation is essentially reversed. Since you can’t see into the future, your You contribute after-tax dollars, so you won’t best move might be to split the difference, so lower your taxable income, but withdrawals of to speak. Although not all businesses offer the contributions and earnings are tax-free at age Roth 401(k) option, many of those that do will 59-1/2, as long as you’ve held the account at allow employees to divide their contributions least five years. between the Roth and traditional accounts. So, now that you’ve got the basics of the two If you chose this route, you could enjoy the types of 401(k) plans, which should you choose? benefits of both, but you still can’t exceed the There’s no one right answer for everyone. You total annual 401(k) contribution limit, which essentially need to ask yourself these questions: for 2019 is $19,000, or $25,000 if you’re 50 When do you want to pay taxes? And what will or older. Have Fun Dancing! your tax rate be in the future? You may want to consult with your tax If you’re just starting out in your career, and advisor before making any decisions about you’re in a relatively low income tax bracket, but a Roth or traditional 401(k) – or Roth and you think you might be in a higher one when traditional 401(k) – but in the final analysis, you retire, you might want to consider the Roth these are positive choices to make, because 401(k). You’ll be paying taxes now on the money a 401(k), in whatever form, is a great way you earn and contribute to your Roth account, to save for retirement. Try to take full 915-422-3338 but you’ll avoid being taxed at the higher rate advantage of it. elpasodanceworks.com when you start taking withdrawals. Conversely, Source: Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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INGREDIENTS • 14 ounces 72% cacao chocolate, broken into tiny pieces • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 3/4 cup Nutella • 2 cups crushed cornflakes (about 3 cups whole)* • 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
PREPARATION 1. Fill a medium saucepan three-quarters full with water and bring to a simmer. Combine 1 ounce of the chocolate with the butter in a large bowl. Place the bowl over the saucepan and slowly melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula. Remove from the heat, reserving the pan of hot water, and stir in the Nutella. Cool completely, then mix in the crushed cornflakes. Spread this mixture evenly in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan and reserve in the refrigerator until the coating is ready.
2. Bring the saucepan of hot water back to a simmer. Combine the remaining 13 ounces chocolate and the heavy cream in a large bowl and place it over the saucepan. Stir the mixture occasionally with a rubber spatula to combine the melting chocolate with the heavy cream. Remove from the heat and slowly pour the ganache over the crispy Nutella mixture. Place the baking pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate is completely set and firm. Cut into finger-sized rectangles and watch them disappear in minutes.
*Kellogg’s Cornflakes are not gluten free, but Nature’s Path and others offer gluten free cornflakes. If you would like to make this gluten free make sure the cornflakes you choose say gluten free.
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